Apple AirPods AirPods 4
The H2 chip delivers adaptive noise cancellation and personalized Spatial Audio, with a redesigned shorter stem for stable comfort and IP54 sweat resistance. Adaptive Audio blends ANC and Transparency seamlessly, while Conversation Awareness and Voice Isolation improve call clarity in noise. Best for daily commuters who need reliable noise isolation and hands-free Siri interactions.
About This Earbuds
Redesigned for optimal comfort and audio performance, the 4th generation AirPods from Apple offer the powerful H2 chip for superior audio quality and intelligent functionality. With active noise cancellation (ANC), upgraded mics for clear calls, and personalized spatial audio with head tracking, AirPods are more immersive than ever.
- For iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac
- Active Noise Canceling with 3 Modes
- Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking
- H2 Chip for Intelligent Functions
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong sound (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 5 |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 25 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | iOS Only |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods AirPods 4 | Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZAAXAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Planar Magnetic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | 25 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 30 | 26 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods AirPods 4 | 96.5 | 65.8 | 33.3 | 74.2 | 70.9 | 93.4 | 40.2 | 96.3 | 37.9 |
| Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 78.9 | 96.5 | 82.6 | 70.4 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 89.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 78.9 | 99.3 | 76 | 93.4 | 48.9 | 100 | 80.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.5 | 90.3 | 78.9 | 96.4 | 47.2 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 96.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.5 | 99.7 | 33.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 89.9 | 89.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZAAXAR Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 98.9 | 89.9 | 73 | 93.4 | 0 | 97.8 | 89.4 |
Usage Scores
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